8 days in London & Paris Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, nightlife, historic sites, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, make a trip to Tower Bridge, admire the landmark architecture of Houses of Parliament, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

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Louisville, USA to London is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Louisville to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Louisville in January, plan for a bit warmer nights in London, with lows around 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde, and appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe.

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Take a train from London to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. January in Paris sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 35°F at night. On the 18th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to London.

On the 18th (Sat), stroll around St. James's Park.

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Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel back home.